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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has written to Prime Minister Julia Gillard warning her against naming a new governor-general before this year’s federal election. Government insiders are speculating Abbott intends to nominate former mentor John Howard to the position if the Coalition is elected in the September poll.

France’s Celtic corner offers rugged scenery, fascinating history and more flavours of pancakes than you can possibly get through in one trip. JOHN BURKE shares his tips and tricks for making the most of this unique stretch of coastline.

Menzies House, a think tank with links to the Liberal Party, has sparked controversy by publishing a tongue-in-cheek article advocating the death of underprivileged Australians as a method of managing the federal budget. Wayne Swan has labelled the piece by right wing business lobbyist Toby Ralph "a disgusting rant".

Divinyls lead singer and Australian music icon Chrissy Amphlett passed away today after a two year battle with cancer.

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, 59, who believes “beauty is an iron mine”, is included in Time Magazine’s List of the 100 most influential people. She is listed alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, Steven Spielberg, Kate Middleton, Jay Z and Beyonce.

Radical Australian preacher Feiz Mohammad has reportedly been cited by Boston bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, with a YouTube user by that name believed to have shared videos of the controversial Muslim cleric online.

South Australia will transition to the full national disability insurance scheme, covering all people with a disability by mid-2019.